Michael Moore Tries to Out-Church Sean Hannity

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I wish that Sean had thought of - and communicated to Michael - the fact that although providing for the needs of the others is indeed at the center of Christianity, Christ NEVER FORCED His way of thinking on others - He ALWAYS gave them a choice. True, He scolded people when they acted selfishly, or in defiance of God, He even got exceedingly _ _ _ ed-off at times, but in the end, He made it a CHOICE to do the right thing. So for a president or a congress to FORCE good ideas on a free people, is NOT a Christian act, but IS WRONG.

Janet of TX 11:05AM February 05, 2010

When ever you have to resort to name calling and personal ridicule to make a point, well you really make no point at all except that it is your opinion and not based on any logical argument. This occurs on both sides. Everyone that opposes Obama and his policies is not a right wing, uneducated, radical racist, keeper of the status quo. There are good reasons to oppose Obama and his policies. This is The United States of America. When has the government ever really been the solution to anything? Does the government really do anything well? Is capitalism perfect? Of course it isn't, but it is responsible for the creation of more wealth, advancement and the lifting up of the standard of living of more people than any other system out there. Are there people that take advantage or act inappropriately. Of course. But government control is not the answer at all. They have separated us into separate camps that can't see the reasoned arguments from the other side. Solutions can't be just "liberal" or "conservative." Most everything has a middle ground. There are ways to obtain health care for everyone that don't involve government control(which will likely lead to more rationing than we have now).

Mark of OH 9:16AM October 13, 2009

This interview was about 20 minutes long...with more important topics than this clip shows.
Topics like taxes, health care, or how about the comparison of US hospitals verse Cuba's.
Here Hannity showed an abandoned hospital to attempt to show how bad Cuba's hospitals are.
He had to show an abandoned building!!!!!
Get back on point Dan Gilgoff and stop changing the subject like Sean did when he got himself in trouble during this interview.

Glenn of NY 7:46AM October 13, 2009

The fact is Michael made his point clear where he's view stand on the show about his movie and I give him credit for that, Hannith didn't have a point he was looking for a gap and twist to make confusion about Michale's documentary.(capitalism love story well done he deserve every penny) great job Michael.
Bottle line capitalism in 21 century is system for rich minority it's a 100% tax payers control by minority who some how end up on the repuuublican party!!!

chris of FL 3:48AM October 13, 2009

I really enjoyed Michael Moore on Hannty. Michale was calm and relaxed discussing his movie and views. As usual Sean Hannity attempted to bully his guest with his point of view and ridiculous arguments but I loved Moore's confident corrections supported with facts and practical repudiations. All Hannity could do was change the subject and take another jab, sorry but it didn't phase Moore., he knows what he is talking about! Way to go Michael Moore.
Seattle, WA

1 of WA 11:31PM October 12, 2009

I thought Sean really stuck it to Michael Moore. The fact is that most people from Middle Income on up pay more than 60% Taxes. You must include, Income Tax, Sales Tax, State Income Tax, Property Tax, License Auto Tabs, Fishing License, Animal License, Phone Bill and all utilities Taxes (Check you Cell phone bill as the Taxes are 20% or higher) and the list goes on and on! Not to mention payroll taxes which just for Medicare and FICA (Social Security) is 7.5% of gross earnings righ off the top. That 7.5% that is tax is included in your groos earning used to calculate Federal and State Income Tax. Not to mentioned many more taxes. Complete double taxation. Keep in mind that this money is to pay for current people on these programs, not for you in the future. SSI is the only legal pyramid scheme I have ever heard of. The fact is we are double and triple taxed on everything except for food! Most people are taxed even more than 60%.
I have been an accountant for over 20 years.

Joe Vera of WA 7:27PM October 12, 2009

It's not hard to school Hannity on a plethora of subjects. Hannity and Beck are nothing more than Rush wannabes and like their idol, they are big mouthed propagandists with little substance behind what they spew out for the uneducated, the racists and the keepers of the status quo. Hannity loves to hide behind the cover of Christianity so that he can attempt to take the moral high ground. This works well on the uneducated, the racists and the keepers of the status quo. Otherwise, he looks like the blabber-mouthed clown that he is. Like Goebbels before them, Rush, Beck and Hannity are easily exposed for the sick and twisted egoists that they are when confronted by knowledge and reason. Bravo Professor Moore!!!

Chris Sonsin of PA 1:43PM October 12, 2009

Single-Payer Healthcare NOW. Obama is such a coward. He has the House and the Senate. This should have been completed weeks ago.

Greg g of NY 12:12PM October 12, 2009

I am deeply disturbed by the pulling of religion into the debate on capitalism vs socialism. It is clear to all Christians, regardless of denomination, that if one is charitable, one will have treasures in Heaven. (Mark 10:21). The rest of this chapter deals with the sin of HORDING wealth. As Christians, it is responsible of us to give to the poor out of the kindness of our hearts. It is not a sin to be wealthy and it sickens me to hear Liberal leftists like Moore attack Capitalism in favor of Socialism and promote a government that would forcefully take from the rich to give to the poor. When asked by Hannity, at the end of the intervue, if Moore was willing to give up his fortune (generated from the "exposing" of capitalistic America) he backpedalled like he had stepped on a hot stone. He has made hundreds of millions of dollars on his films and by his reaction would be first in line looking for tax loop holes to protect his wealth. Moore, like so many extreme leftists are nothing more than pure HYPOCRITES!

Clint of AZ 10:54AM October 12, 2009

You all have a warped sense of socialism and capitalism. As much as you all HATE Moore...if you watch the movie and research the facts...he is right. DEATH TO CAPITALISM!

J of NC 12:32AM October 12, 2009